Friday, March 21, 2008

Cheetah: General Stuff

The cheetah is a vulnerable member of the cat family.It is a poor climber which hunts by speed and stealth.It is the fastest of all land animals and can reach speeds between 112 km/h (70 mph) and 120 km/h (75 mph) in short bursts.It can accelerate from 0 to 110 km/h (68 mph) in three seconds, faster than most supercars.The word "cheetah" is derived from the Sanskrit word chitrakaya, meaning "variegated body".